Travelling from Pune to Mumbai - By Train
There are two railway stations in Pune from which you can board trains to Mumbai
(Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal (known as CST, formerly called Victoria Terminus)
or Dadar Station. The line starts at Pune station or Shivaji Nagar station , in
Pune. It is best that you go
all the way into downtown Pune station to catch a train to Mumbai, especially if you are
carrying luggage. From the airport, a taxi/auto rickshaw to Pune station will
cost you approximately Rs 100 and takes up to 30-45 Minutes depending on traffic conditions.
Seats on most trains are booked many days in advance. For a comfortable and
carefree journey, it is better to reserve a seat. You can book train tickets
through a reliable travel agent or at windows at several railway stations in
Pune station. You can even book on line using the Indian Railway site
http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/

Caution at the Station
When your taxi pulls into the station, you will be surrounded by porters wearing
red turbans and a metallic arm-band. Their serial numbers are displayed on the
armbands. Choose one porter, show him your ticket and he will find your train
and your seat. If the train is not in yet, he will wait with you on the right
platform. Make sure the porter puts the luggage in a place where you agree. The
government rate for a porter is as per Govt Rate for up to 120kg on a
trolley.